Fiamma Zip awning challenge

We have recently purchased a lovely 1999 Autotrail Chieftain. The one challenge I've found so far with it, is that a previous owner has fitted a lovely new Fiamma zip awning, however the recess for the winder is on the left end and the model they've fitted has the winder on the right end, which then rubs on the recess when you use it. So, I need to change the end somehow. See pic's for details!
On initial searching, there is no information on how to do this and it seems that this model was only available in right hand wind, unlike some other models which have the option.
Any bright ideas please? Thank you all!

I don't think a 12volt motor kit would help as that fits on the winder end and there isn't the room from looking at the photo.
What about spacing the awning out a bit to give better clearance for the handle.